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on the qui vive

/ɒn ðə kiː viːv/

Traducción: Expresión idiomática que significa estar alerta, vigilante o atento, a menudo en contextos que requieren cautela o disposición para actuar.

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/ɒn ðə kiː viːv/C2formal
  • esExpresión idiomática que significa estar alerta, vigilante o atento, a menudo en contextos que requieren cautela o disposición para actuar.

An idiomatic expression meaning to be on the alert, watchful, or vigilant, often used in contexts requiring careful attention or readiness for action.

  1. Alert and watchfulC2formal

    Being very attentive, vigilant, or on the lookout for something.

    esAlerta y vigilante

    • The security guard was on the qui vive for any suspicious activity.
    • She remained on the qui vive during the entire negotiation.
    • The soldiers were on the qui vive, expecting an attack at any moment.